Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) A day after a massive fire swept through the Vikas Nagar slum cluster in Lucknow, devastated residents recounted the horror they witnessed, as they stood amid the charred remains of their homes, saying years of savings, belongings and dreams were reduced to ashes within minutes.The blaze, which erupted around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, spread rapidly across the densely packed huts, leaving dozens of families homeless. By Thursday morning, the charred remains of the settlement …
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Washington, March 28 (IANS) An Indian American senior executive at Microsoft has turned to memory and meaning in a new memoir that argues leadership is shaped long before one writes a line of code. Ravi Vedula, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, said his book ‘Hyderabad Days’ draws from “recollections and vignettes of life in the 80s and 90s”, adding that those years remain “very formative” and continue to guide his thinking in engineering and leadership.”Those childhood memories are things …
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed by Muslims across the globe including India, with prayers, feasts, and gatherings on Saturday. However, celebrations in parts of West Asia remain muted this year due to the ongoing conflict, casting a shadow over the festive spirit. Several countries have announced extended public holidays of up to four days to mark the occasion. Ramadan, the ninth month of the I…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) This International Women’s Day, 6,000 women came together in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to ‘run for health’ organised by actor and fitness enthusiast, Milind Soman. Speaking after the event, Milind applauded these women, saying, “Delhi has always shown heart, and today we saw courage, consistency, and community come together again. From first-time 3km participants to ultra runners and our visually impaired athletes in the 50K and 100K relay, this edition truly ref…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded across the country on Sunday, once again drawing citizens from all walks of life into a shared celebration of fitness and sustainability. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya spearheaded the movement in Gondal near Rajkot, while Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy led the Hyderabad leg of the event, which saw participation from over 1,000 cyclists. Launched in December 2024, Fit…
Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) Tension gripped Chomu town in Rajasthan’s Jaipur district early Friday morning after a dispute over the installation of an iron railing outside a mosque escalated into violent clashes between rioters and the police. The incident, which took place around 3 a.m. near the Chomu bus stand, led to stone-pelting, injuries to several policemen, and the use of tear gas shells to bring the situation under control.According to police officials, at least six policemen were injured in …